Senior Infrared Technician

Freeport McMoRan•Tyrone, NM

10d•$35 - $47•Onsite

About The Position

The goal of the Reliability Centered Maintenance Group is to achieve higher equipment availability and lower maintenance costs through predictive maintenance technologies. This goal is realized by regularly scheduled monitoring of equipment with predictive technologies and coordinating the necessary maintenance through teamwork with other maintenance and operations personnel, including but not limited to supervision, planning, engineering, and field personnel. This position requires travel to other facilities and interaction with vendors, contractors and company personnel; any and all business must be conducted in a professional manner as a representative of Freeport-McMoRan. This position requires a responsible, self-motivated person who is able to work efficiently with minimal supervision. This position requires working in confined spaces and tight corridors, as well as, working closely around moving, rotating, electrically energized, and elevated equipment in a safe and efficient manner.

Requirements

Minimum of seven (7) years of hands-on electrical maintenance experience with industrial equipment (substations, switchgear, pumps, motors, drive systems, etc.) that includes:
A working knowledge and understanding of moving and rotating equipment such as pumps, motors, gearboxes and conveyors, from an operations and maintenance perspective, electrically and mechanically
A working knowledge and understanding of basic principles of electricity and electrical components
Journeyman level ability to read, understand and apply information from technical manuals and other reference materials
Ability to work in a team with a high regard for safety and environmental concerns and with a strong commitment to policies
Effective written, verbal, and communication skills to satisfy training, safety, and electronic message transmission policies of the company
Demonstrated computer skills in Windows environment with experience in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Possess ITC Level I certification or obtain within one (1) year of hire date
Valid state driver's license (or able to obtain one)
Satisfactory performance record (internal applicant)

Nice To Haves

High School diploma or GED
Minimum of ten (10) years of hands-on electrical maintenance experience with industrial equipment (substations, switchgear, pumps, motors, drive systems, etc.) that includes:
A working knowledge and understanding of moving and rotations equipment such as pumps, motors, gearboxes and conveyors, from an operations and maintenance perspective, electrically and mechanically
A working knowledge and understanding of basic principles of electricity and electrical components
Journeyman level ability to read, understand and apply information from technical manuals and other reference materials.
Corona experience
Certification with ITC in IR
Certification in Corona
Experience with SKF Baker motor testing equipment (static and/or dynamic)
Experience with FLIR cameras and software
Experience with RCFA

Responsibilities

The RCM Technicians monitor equipment ranging from the SX/EW, Smelter, Water System, Concentrator, Crushing/Conveying, Rod Plant, Refining, Mine (Shovels, Drills, Haulage), outlying areas and Power System (lines/substations)
Infrared, airborne ultrasound, corona, and motor testing data collection utilizing current technology (FLIR, UViRCO, and SKF Baker)
Utilization of the current software to load, dump, and analyze ultrasonic route data, as well as, build and update the associated data sets and databases (alarms, trends, etc.)
Report building/giving presentations utilizing various software programs,
daily planning, including but not limited to Maintenance Plans and Maintenance orders utilizing the current CMMS
Learn various RCM/PdM technologies, primarily Infrared, Motor Testing (on and off line), Corona, Lubrication, and development into other technologies
Support the RCM Program and its continual development; educate other personnel in any area of the RCM Program
Administer the collection and analysis of real-time data using various predictive technologies, timely reporting and summary reporting (RCFA's) utilizing technology such as infrared thermography, airborne ultrasound, motor test equipment, corona test equipment, etc.
Communicate effectively to provide, receive, and implement constructive feedback to support the mentoring program
Actively participate with Maintenance and Planning groups
Perform additional duties as required